Multiple CISA divisions targeted in shutdown layoffs, people familiar say CISA units including its Stakeholder Engagement division are believed to have been hit. A DHS spokesperson said that the RIFs are meant to help get CISA “back on mission.”
https://www.nextgov.com/cybers....ecurity/2025/10/mult

Google says Australian law on age verification 'extremely difficult' to enforce May be raised in Washington next week.
https://www.itnews.com.au/news..../google-says-austral

Data firms Fivetran, dbt Labs to merge Creating a combined data infrastructure company.
https://www.itnews.com.au/news..../data-firms-fivetran

UAE AI minister: ‘We’ll have 10,000 AI companies in five years’ Gulf state AI minister sets out plans to encourage artificial intelligence companies with certification and ranking based on AI competence and UAE presence at startup event in Dubai this week
https://www.computerweekly.com..../news/366632562/UAE-

UK police to upgrade illicit asset recovery system A new system is being developed by the Police Digital Service and NEC Software Solutions to help manage the recovery of criminal assets, replacing 20-year-old legacy infrastructure
https://www.computerweekly.com..../news/366632638/UK-p